The Former First Lady Unveils Outfit Stories: Must-Listen Audio Shows This Week
Pick of the Week
IMO: Fashion Focus
This latest series of the former first lady's IMO podcast aligns with the launch of a coffee-table book chronicling her wardrobe transformation. It's a highly polished affair (as expected from the Obamas), featuring guests including style expert Elaine Welteroth and iconic performer Jane Fonda. In the style of Michelle personally, the series offers depth together with its glamour, disclosing significant insights about the challenges she encountered as the first Black woman to reside in the White House.
On Hold
Medical reports. The bus. Your marriage ceremony. We're familiar with the complex sentiments that come with expectation. But what about expecting a jailed romantic interest? The arrival of a surrogate baby? Or the time between death and resuscitation? This reflective podcast, presenter Katy Davis collects remarkable accounts of dealing with the unknown.
The Prevention Expert
This production by a renowned production house upholds their tradition of thorough examinations into controversial topics. Journalist Dyan Neary interviews parents whose kids were taken away after allegations of abuse were attributed to the same doctor, and questions whether an overly cautious strategy was the right one.
Disclosure
Public records inquiries aren't the sexiest topic, but journalist Jason Leopold and constitutional lawyer Matt Topic transform them into a lively listen. The information they've obtained by using them in the US feature persuading the former president's aide to testify under oath that the leader's social media posts aren't factual.
European Comparison: Top Performers
This limited series positions member states head to head on real estate, childcare and substance regulations to establish the best. The family support installment examines various issues including Iceland's feminist protest to the situation where highly-praised Sweden problematically reduces daycare for young children if a new sibling arrives. The top-ranked support service? Surprisingly, it's not Nordic.
